Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Dad arrested on child abuse charges; 2-month-old son has severe head injuries (Pueblo County, Colorado)

Dad is identified as KURT KEETCH.

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Pueblo County Father Arrested on Child Abuse Charges
(PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo.) -- A Pueblo County father was arrested this week on child abuse charges, ABC News Colorado Springs affiliate KRDO-TV reports.

Kurt Keetch, 19, reportedly caused severe head injuries to his 2-year-old son earlier this month. Authorities opened up an investigation on Keetch after the incident.

The baby is under the care of Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver and is in the custody of the Department of Social Services. His condition is unknown. The baby reportedly showed signs of abuse from previous injuries that have been unaccounted for, according to authorities.

Keetch is currently being held on $200,000 bond in Pueblo County. An arrest warrant was also issued for Keetch's wife, Chelsia Keetch, 20.